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B. A. & Washington W. Chilton

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N. D.                   Address Unknown, New York, New York.                                                                        1841-1842       269 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.[1]                                                              1842                   Rooms at Mr. Starke’s Hotel, Camden, South Carolina.

B. A. & Washington W. Chilton were recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in The Camden Journal (Camden, South Carolina.) The first announcement appeared on March 9, 1842. Miniatures.  By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that the Messrs. Chilton propose furnishing those of our citizens who may desire it, with facsimile of themselves.  We have seen some specimens, exhibiting the perfection to which the art has been carried, and although they are not very pretty specimens, they are surprisingly exact likenesses.  Those of our friends, therefore, who may desire to possess a perfect counterpart of themselves, have now the opportunity of doing so.  We want them beforehand, however, not to fall out with the artist, if he should not, at the same time be able to make handsome picture, and a perfect likeness—the latter may be relied on.

The advertisement ran from March 9 to 30, 1842 in The Camden Journal (Camden, South Carolina.)  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The Ladies and Gentlemen of Camden are respectfully informed that the Subscribers, late of New York City, have fitted up rooms at Mr. Starke’s Hotel, and will remain until the first of April, for the purpose of taking Miniature Likenesses, after the manner of M. Daguerre, of Paris.  The process of taking Miniatures in the above manner has been brought to such a state of perfection that the powerful rays of the sun, heretofore so necessary in the operation, have been entirely dispensed with, and likenesses can consequently, be taken in any kind of weather, with perfect accuracy, occupying the time of the sitter but a few seconds.  Specimens can be seen at Mr. McKain’s Drug Store, and at the Subscribers’ rooms.  Office hours from 9 A. M., to 4 P. M. every day.

The second announcement appeared on March 16, 1842 in the same newspaper.  Messrs. Chilton are prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses at their room at Mr. Starke’s Hotel.  As their stay in Camden, is limited to the first of April those who wish to have their miniatures taken, would do well to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Mr. Childs

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1848                Rooms over S. Walker’s Store, Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.      1848                Rooms over D. Turner, Jr.’s Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Mr. Child can be tied to two partnerships The first I posted yesterday was an advertisement recorded on April 14 to May 19, 1848 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont.)  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Childs & Steele have fitted up Rooms over S. Walker’s store, Church Street, Burlington, Vt., expressly for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We have every convenience for taking groups of from two to ten on the same plate, or single pictures, of superior style and finish.  Set in frames, cases or lockets at moderate prices.

Business hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at our Rooms and examine specimens.  Entrance up stairs, between N. Lovely’s and S. Walker’s stores.

A few months later he is recorded in two advertisements in the partnership of Wakefield & Childs the first advertisement ran from August 17 to September 1, 1848 in the Daily Sentinel (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, will open miniature rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. about the 25th of August.

P. S. Those wishing Miniatures will do well to wait and examine specimens before obtaining elsewhere.

The second advertisement ran from September 2 to 14, 1848 in the same newspaper.  Daguerreotype Miniatures, Messrs. Wakefield & Childs, from Boston & Burlington, have opened rooms over D. Turner Jr.’s store, Ford st. and are prepared to execute likenesses in the latest and most approved styles, and neatly set them into Frames, Pins and Lockets.  All who feel an interest in the Art will please call and see specimens.

Mr. Childs can be attributed to the partnership of Childs & Steele base on the first advertisement in Burlington, Vermont and the second advertisement ties the two together as Childs being from Burlington, Vermont and Wakefield to Boston.  Wakefield is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Childs & Steele

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1848                Rooms over S. Walker’s Store, Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Childs & Steele were recorded in an advertisement that ran from April 14 to May 19,  1848 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont.)  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Childs & Steele have fitted up Rooms over S. Walker’s store, Church Street, Burlington, Vt., expressly for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We have every convenience for taking groups of from two to ten on the same plate, or single pictures, of superior style and finish.  Set in frames, cases or lockets at moderate prices.

Business hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at our Rooms and examine specimens.  Entrance up stairs, between N. Lovely’s and S. Walker’s stores.

Childs & Steele are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Mr. Childs does appear in tomorrows post.

A. Chiesman

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1859                Two Doors North of the Disciple Church, Chardon, Ohio.

A. Chiesman is recorded in an announcement and advertisement that ran from October 7 to November 18, 1859 in The Jeffersonian Democrat (Chardon, Ohio.) Read the advertisement of Mr. A. Chiesman’s Jewelry Shop and Ambrotype Gallery, which we publish this week…

Chiesman’s Ambrotype Gallery, Two doors north of the Disciple Church, (Nearly Opposite Mr. Chase’s Hotel.)  Chardon, O.  Correct Likeness and Case from 25 Cents upwards.

Chiesman was not recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian but was listed in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.  As a daguerreotypist in 1859 on South Street, Chardon.  It’s not uncommon that photographers often have other occupations, especially in rural communities.

A. A. Cheney

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1858                Opposite the Post Office, Brattleboro, Vermont.

A. A. Cheney was recorded in an advertisement on August 14 which ran until October 16, 1858 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont.) Daguerreotypes! Ambrotypes, &c.  All varieties of Sun Pictures Executed in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms.  At the sign of Miller’s Picture Gallery, opposite the Post Office,——Brattleboro.  Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed.

A. A. Cheney does not appear in other photographic directories.

Chase

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1846-1847       Pennsylvania Avenue, next door to the U. S. Hotel, District of Columbia.

There are two listings for Chase with no first name attached to the advertisements or announcements in Washington, D. C.  The first instances cover 1846 to 1847, in which three announcements and two advertisements appear (which will be referred as Chase.1.)  The second occurrences was in 1851, in which two advertisements and three announcements appear (referred to as Chase.2.)  It is possible that this same person, but at this time it would be only speculation to suggest that.

Chase.1 was recorded in an advertisement in The Daily Union (Washington, D. C.) on December 19 and ran until February 8, 1846.  Van Loan & Chase, From New York And Philadelphia.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  Admittance free.  Next door to the United States Hotel.  Pictures taken in any kind of weather, clear, cloudy, or rainy, from 9 o’clock, a. m., till 5 o’clock, p. m.

The first announcement appeared on December 31, 1846 in The Daily Union.  We would call the attention of citizens and strangers to the daguerreotype establishment of Messrs. Van Loan & Chase, next door to the United States Hotel.

The second advertisement appeared on April 30 and ran until June 1, 1847 in The National Whig.  (Washington, D. C.)            Van Loan & Chase, From New York And Philadelphia.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  Admittance Fee—next door to the U. S. Hotel.  Pictures taken in any kind of weather, clear, cloudy, or rainy, from 9 o’clock, a. m. till 5 o’clock p. m..

The second announcement appears on June 9, 1847 in The National Whig (Washington, D. C.)  Washington As It Is.  June, 1847, Pennsylvania Avenue.  No. II.

Crossing Third street, westwardly…Next Door westward of the United States Hotel is a spacious and lofty building belonging to John Donoho, at present partly occupied by Van Loan & Chase’s admirable Daguerrean rooms.

The third announcement appeared on September 28, 1847 in The Daily Union (Washington, D.C.)  We are indebted to Messrs. Brooke, Shillington, & Co., of this city, for a “View of the Battle of Buena Vista,” published by H. R. Robinson….We are also presented with a fine lithographic portrait of Col. Charles May, from a daguerreotype of Van Loan & Co., of this city.  This is also published by Mr. Robinson of New York….

Chase does not appear in other photographic directories as being active in Washington, D. C. nor does Van Loan.  In the first advertisement that announces the partnership of Van Loan & Chase it states that they are from New York and Philadelphia.  Looking at the various photographic directories and histories this would suggest that Van Loan is from New York and Chase from Philadelphia this would mean that the partnership is Matthew D. Van Loan & Theodore L Chase.

Chase.2

1851                Rooms at the Odeon, Washington, D. C.

Chase.2 appeared in the Washington, D. C. newspapers in an advertisement that ran from April 8 to 14, 1851 in the American Telegraph.  Daguerreotypes Equal to any in the city are taken at the Odeon at the lowest prices.  Entire Satisfaction given, or no charge.

The first of three announcements appeared on April 15, 1851 in the American Telegraph.  Can’t Be Beat!  The great number of Daguerreotypes taken at Chase’s Gallery at the Odeon, to be sent to England and other parts of Europe, is an evidence of the excellency of the work done at this Gallery.

The second announcement appeared on April 22, 1851 in the American Telegraph.  Everybody Says—and what everybody says must be true—that the Daguerreotypes now produced at the Odeon are unsurpassed by any in the city and then the prices are lower than any other Gallery.

The third announcement appeared on April 27, 1851 also in the American Telegraph.  At The Odeon May be seen an admirable and lifelike Likeness of the President, where, also, you can be accommodated with a beautiful Daguerreotype, at a very low price.

The second advertisement appeared on May 30 and ran until June 6, 1851 again in the American Telegraph.  Can’t Be Beat.—The Daguerreotypes taken at the Odeon, in execution and truthfulness, are inferior to none in the city; while the price is much lower than at most other Galleries.

There is the possibility that Chase.1 and Chase.2 are the same person based on the activity being in Washington, D. C.  The problem is that there is no collaborating information two tie the two together and John Craig does not list him in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry nor is he listed in Laurie Baty’s unpublished Directory of D. C. Photographers.

 

F. J. Chapman

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1852                Corner of Main & 7th Streets, Near the Railroad Depot, Evansville, Indiana.

F. J. Chapman was recorded in an advertisement that ran from November 16 to 30, 1852 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana.) Daguerreotypes—Notice. The undersigned respectfully announces that he will remain in this place a short time, and will be happy to receive at his room, such ladies and Gentlemen as may desire Likenesses of themselves, friends, or children, neatly executed and set in Lockets, Breast-pins, Finger-rings, or Plain and Fancy Cases, in the very best style.  Pictures taken with or without colors, with all the recent Improvements.  Landscapes, copies of residences, miniature or portraits copied with neatness and upon the shortest possible notice.  Invalids waited on at their residence.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are invited to call and examine specimens, and are assured that no picture is allowed to pass from his room unless it is in every particular entirely satisfactory to the sitter as well as the artist.  Rooms on the corner of Main and 7th streets, near the Railroad Depot.

Chapman is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Daniel Chapman

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N.D.                 Address Unknown, Hyannis, Massachusetts.                                                              1855                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.                                                                    1857-1859     Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

Daniel Chapman was first recorded in Hyannis, Massachusetts from a broadside formerly in Harvey Zucker Collection.  In 1855 and in 1857-1859 he was listed in the Boston City Directory as a daguerreotypist without a business address.

At the Daguerrean Saloon, [            ] Hotel  “One chance more, as I will own, So call before I go.”

The undersigned would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Hyannis and his patrons generally that he will remain but one week more, and those wishing Pictures of themselves or friends will do well to embrace this opportunity, as his work needs no recommendation but to call and sit.  Having had ten years’ experience, and taken thousands of Pictures he trusts he will give the best of satisfaction.

Cases of all kinds. Lockets, Pins, Rings, & c., constantly on hand.  Pictures for 50 Cents, and upwards.

Daniel Chapman.  P. S.—Adults taken equally as good in cloudy as fair weather.  Children taken from 10 to 2 o’clock in fair weather.

Chapman was not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900 as an itinerant in Hyannis, Massachusetts or in 1855 in Boston.  He was listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1855, 1857-1859.

Champney

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1847                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts

Champney of the firm White & Champney were recorded in the Boston Daily Evening Transcript on November 24, 1847.  They were not listed in Boston City Directories between 1840 and 1850.

Another Great Step In The Arts And On A Great Occasion.  [for the Transcript]                            At the laying of the corner stone of the Cochituate Reservoir on Saturday, the Daguerreotype apparatus was employed by two young artists of this city, Messrs. White & Champney.  Their immediate design was to procure accurate and full views of the things visible, and of all the persons, public and private, who took part in or attended the proceedings, preliminary to the execution of a grand painting of the entire scene.  This is the first time that the beautiful and effective invention of Daguerre has been availed of, in order to secure a representation of a public ceremony of the kind.  Owning to unaccountable circumstances, the impressions upon the plates were less brilliant than had been anticipated, but not fewer than three several views were obtained, each peculiar, comprehensive, and complete in itself, one soon after the procession halted and during the prayer, another as the contractors were letting down the corner stone upon the box in the cavity below, and the third in the midst of the mayor’s address.  The number of human heads, thus fixed by the light of Heaven upon the polished metal plates of the artist, is absolutely countless.  They are of all sizes—varying from that of a pin’s head, to that of “a small pea.”  Among the most conspicuous likenesses are those of the Mayor, Alderman, Common Councilmen, and Water Commissioners, Mr. Whittlesey, member of congress, the Chaplin, Ex-Governor Armstrong and Ex-Mayor Quincy and the offers of the city.  The citizens and spectators generally are in all sorts of groups and positions—some presenting the whole and some but a portion of their faces and persons.  The various pieces of machinery on the premises and buildings in the vicinity, are also distinctly seen.  On one side are the members of the band with their brass instruments glistening in the beams of light, and here and there, are troops of school children looking on the movements of the City Fathers, or watching the workmen about the grounds.

These extraordinary Daguerreotypes will doubtless be esteemed extremely precious—particularly at a future day; and it is gratifying to learn that from them are forthwith to be made, of suitable size, a perfect and magnificent painting of the ceremonies of laying this corner stone, and of the scenery, just as they were on this occasion, engraved by the flashing of the sun upon the silver tablets of Daguerre.

John Chamberlain

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1858                First Street, 57 Union Block, Glasgow, Missouri.

John Chamberlain was recorded in an announcement on March 25, 1858 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri.)  Ambrotypes.—Mr. Jno. Chamberlain has fitted up a room in the rear of his jewelry shop, where he is prepared to take likenesses of every description, at a moments notice.  He formerly was engaged in the Daguerrean business, and has recently graduated under Prof. Burch, one of the best Ambrotypist that has ever visited our town.  Mr. C. has a fine instrument, a good assortment of stock, and will do you up a likeness of any required description or price, in less time than you have taken to read this notice.

On May 6 an advertisement appeared and ran until December 9, 1858 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri.)  John Chamberlain, Ambrotypist.  Rooms At His Jewelry Store.  Fine & Common Cases, Lockets, Pins & Rings, for Likenesses.  Work Done At A Moment’s Notice, And Warranted.

Both John Chamberlain and H. F. Burch are not recorded in other photographic directories.